Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Virginia Wesleyan (VWU will change its name to Batten University on July 1) invites applicants for a tenure track position in Earth and Environmental Science/Environmental Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. We seek broadly trained candidates with a PhD in hydrology hydrogeology or a related discipline. Candidates with degrees from other specialty areas will be considered but a demonstrated ability to teach a hydrology related course is essential. ABD candidates close to completion may be considered. The ability to work collaboratively with students staff and faculty from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential. Teaching expectations include one or more undergraduate classes in hydrology or hydrogeology and courses related to the applicants specialty and skills offered in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies and Master of Environmental Studies programs.
We seek a broadly trained teacher-scholar-mentor interested in involving undergraduate students in various forms of experiential learning including research internships and community engagement. The candidate should also expect to advise undergraduate majors and to participate in other forms of service to the university.
Required qualifications
- A passion for teaching and commitment to undergraduate education.
- A hydrogeology hydrology or a related field plus an interest in and ability to teach courses in those subjects.
- Ability to teach a variety of earth science and environmental courses primarily at the undergraduate level in person as well as online at the undergraduate or masters level.
- A strong interest in mentoring undergraduate students in research and/or other experiential learning.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other members of other departments in and out of the sciences in teaching research and grantsmanship.
Other Desirable Qualifications. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following: GIS energy climate geology and/or sustainability
- Experience and interest in supporting online programs in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Management.
- Interest and experience in cultivating relationships with local and regional environmental Hampton Roads these include the Elizabeth River Project the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Wetlands Watch Lynnhaven River Now the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center and the Hampton Roads Sanitation District.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit electronically a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and research interests a statement on experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) and three letters of reference using the appropriate fields on the last page of the application. Review of applications will begin March 1 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions prior to application may be directed to Dr. Chris Haley Department Chair via or.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Wesleyan University ( vwu.edu ) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locat ... View more
